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03-27-2024
A bilingual brain maintains its youthfulness with age
Our brains are incredible machines. Over time, they change along with our bodies. It's no surprise that as we pile on the years, our mental sharpness and social awareness can take a hit. But what if there's a way to slow down this decline? This is where the compelling study from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) on bilingual brain becomes relevant. Cognitive reserves Cognitive reserve provides an alternative perspective on brain function, emphasizing the brain's capacity to form various pathways and implement backup systems...
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09-21-2023
Defying gravity: Team discovers sand that can flow uphill
Researchers at Lehigh University have made a groundbreaking discovery -...
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09-21-2023
Ancient Amazonians modified the soil to create fertile “dark earth”
The vast green expanse of the Amazon rainforest stands in...
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09-21-2023
Electric blue tarantula discovered in a Thai mangrove forest
Researchers unearthed a new species of tarantula exhibiting a vibrant...
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09-21-2023
Extreme parasitism: Balanophora convinces a host to grow into its tissue
The Balanophoraceae family, when stumbled upon in the forest, might...
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09-21-2023
Unique biology of bats may hold secrets of cancer resistance
A new study published by Oxford University Press uncovers the...
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09-21-2023
Marine mammals in U.S. waters are highly vulnerable to climate change
In a recent study, researchers have discovered that a staggering...
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09-21-2023
Asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs sparked two years of darkness
The asteroid impact that wiped out most of the dinosaurs...
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09-21-2023
Yawning evolved as a mechanism for threat detection
The reason humans and other animals yawn has long been...
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09-21-2023
Global deforestation crisis: How can we stop massive forest losses?
Imagine the sheer magnitude if entire countries like France, Germany,...
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09-21-2023
New virus discovered in the deepest part of the ocean
In a recent study, experts describe a new virus that...
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09-21-2023
Artificial sweeteners linked to higher risk of depression
Researchers have discovered a potential link between the consumption of...
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09-20-2023
New Hubble image captures two merging galaxies in Arp 107
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a magnificent bridge of...
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